Unicom Subsidiary Improves its Backbone Network

Lightscape Networks has signed a contract with Zhejiang Unicom, a subsidiary of China Unicom, for Lightscape Networks' scalable XDM optical platform. The cellular operator is investing in next-generation optical networking equipment in the metropolitan area network (MAN) to meet growing demand for data, long distance and other value-added communications services.

Under the new agreement, Lightscape Networks' XDM platforms will be deployed in the nodes of all existing MSC (Mobile Switching Centres) across Zhejiang Unicom's GSM network, using their built-in DXC (Digital Cross Connect) and multi-ADM (Add Drop Multiplexing) functionalities, thus significantly increasing the networks' capacity for voice traffic. Eventually, the network will expand to provide full cover for three cities in Zhejiang, including Hangzhou, Taizhou and Jiaxing.

Lightscape Networks' XDM solution is an optical networking platform with digital cross connects (DXC), ADM operating systems and high-capacity WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) within a single device. The value of the contract was not disclosed."

Posted to the site on 1st March 2002